Dragon Ball Z
Creation & Design
Goku was created by Akira Toriyama, inspired by the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West' and martial arts films.Early Years
Goku was sent to Earth as a baby and raised by Grandpa Gohan. He trained in martial arts and became a formidable fighter.Character Development
Goku evolves from a naive child into a powerful warrior, embodying the ideals of friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of strength.Cultural Reception
Goku is widely regarded as one of the most iconic anime characters, praised for his determination and fighting spirit.Character Details
Real Name:
Kakarot
Aliases:
Son Goku, Kakarot, Goku
Species:
Saiyan
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Z Fighters, Dragon Team, Universe 7
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy blasts, Martial arts
Equipment:
Power Pole, Kintoun (Flying Nimbus), Various training weights
Weight:
137lbs
Height:
5' 9"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black
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Introduction of Dragon Ball Z
1st appearance of Goku, the main character of Dragon Ball
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Introduction of Dragon Ball Z
1st appearance of Goku, the main character of Dragon Ball
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Dragon Ball cover with 4-page article and character guide
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Dragon Ball cover with 4-page article and character guide
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First U.S. adaptation of Dragon Ball Z in standard comics
Values listed are for the first printing
There are at least 12 printings of this issue
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First U.S. adaptation of Dragon Ball Z in standard comics
Values listed are for the first printing
There are at least 12 printings of this issue
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Twelve-issue English adaptation of the 1985 series
Manga-style, reads right to left, beginning from what is traditionally the last page
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Twelve-issue English adaptation of the 1985 series
Manga-style, reads right to left, beginning from what is traditionally the last page
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English adaptation of the popular 1985 manga series
Values listed are for the first printing
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English adaptation of the popular 1985 manga series
Values listed are for the first printing
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56-page preview of Shonen Jump #1 with stories including: Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Naruto, One Piece, Sandland, Shaman King and Yuyu Hakusho
90,000 copies of this preview was circulated nationwide
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56-page preview of Shonen Jump #1 with stories including: Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Naruto, One Piece, Sandland, Shaman King and Yuyu Hakusho
90,000 copies of this preview was circulated nationwide
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